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Friday, November 14, 2008

My favorite movie of all time is The Sound of Music with Julie Andrews. Before VCRs, DVD players, and satellite TV were common in every household, movies on television (the kind with dials instead of remotes) were a special event. Every year, The Sound of Music would be on and it was truly a special event for me. As I go through life, I remember the lessons I learned from that musical. One of those lessons comes from a song called, "My Favorite Things." Hit the play button on the YouTube video above to see the entire movie scene. Part of the lyrics went like this...

"When the dog bites,

when the bee stings,

when I'm feeling sad,

I simply remember my favorite things,

and then I don't feel so bad."

Well, you don't necessarily have to feel bad to appreciate your favorite things. Often, my favorite things are not just things. They connect me to special people in my life. In the spirit of our upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, here are a few of my favorite autumnal things that remind me how thankful I am for my family and friends.

LEAF-THEMED WELCOME SIGN AND SWAG FROM MY MOTHER

LEAF-IMPRINTED POTTERY COASTER HAND-CRAFTED BY MY SISTER-IN-LAW

HAND-BLOWN VASE, TWO MEDICINAL BOTTLES, AND A WREATH FROM MY PARENTS

You can also see a corner of a photo of my grandfather and his crew who served in WWII...

A SCALE I PICKED UP AT A GARAGE SALE WITH MY FRIEND

It holds information about local attractions that our guests might enjoy...

A VAN BRIGGLE LEAF

Hubs and I picked this up at at garage sale just after we were married. It was one of the first antique pieces we bought together.

POTTERY PIECES BY A SOUTHERN WISCONSIN POTTER FROM MY PARENTS

LEAVES FROM THE FALL OF 2001 FROM MY MOTHER-IN-LAW

Hubs and I had moved to Texas the previous spring. I was missing the fall colors, so she sent a shoebox full of leaves from their yard. They ended up in a frame hand-crafted by my father-in-law out of the most beautiful wood.

PILLOW COVERS THAT MY MOM HELPED ME MAKE

Mom and I found this fabric at Hobby Lobby. She instructed, helped, and guided me through the process of making these beautiful pillow covers...

A WREATH HAND-CRAFTED BY MY SISTER-IN-LAW

THINGS HAPPEN FOR A REASON

This sign was not from anyone. It was a simple TJMaxx find that inspires me day in and day out. It reminds me to trust in the goodness of all things...

This was a fabulous post! I don't know what to talk about first-loved the photo of your granddad. I buy those military prints hoping I'll find one with my daddy in it. I love them. I love all the things made with your mother with the love stitched right in. The TJ Maxx sign is so right. Here in Texas we don't get pretty leaves so I understand your missing them and how sweet to have some sent. I could go on and on. It was just the greatest post for this time of the year. Debbie

Oh, my! I swear I almost posted My Favorite Things today! Coming soon....Love yours! The framed leaves are great. I'm convinced that just about anything shared with family is a good thing. Thanks for sharing. ~Mindy

I remember when I was five years old, I was so excited that the Sound of Music was on, I lined up all my babies and stuffed animals on the couch, so they could "watch," too! It was a wonderful "event," and still holds magic for me even today. Thank you for the reminder.

And thank you for your comment to my blog in January (I am still learning how to retrieve comments, even now...!) ha!